Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal and snack sites
Jan 30, 2026
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 29, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.55 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Iowa Ends 2025 with Higher Labor Force Participation, 32,400 More Workers
Jan 28, 2026
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December, level with November and up slightly from 3.3 percent one year ago. The labor force participation rate increased to 67.7 percent in December,…
Iowa State Fair has plans to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Jan 27, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa State Fair is getting into the celebration of America’s 250th birthday with some special categories in its annual competitions. State Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says it’s similar to…
Iowa Supreme Court rules state lawsuit against TikTok can continue
Jan 26, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a district court ruling that says Iowa can sue the operators of the TikTok app for allegedly lying about its safety for kids. The…
Former Des Moines Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Firearm and False Statement Charges
Jan 23, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa – The former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent pleaded guilty today to both charges against him. Ian Andre Roberts, 55, entered guilty pleas to False Statement for Employment and Illegal Alien in…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 22, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.47 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Iowa Senate’s GOP leader proposes two pipeline related bills
Jan 21, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Senate Republican Leader Mike Klimesh is proposing a bill to let Summit Carbon redraw its proposed pipeline route to avoid land owned by people who will not sign voluntary…
Iowa’s governor says it’s too early to predict property tax debate outcome
Jan 20, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are planning to release their plan for changing Iowa’s residential property tax system this week. “I think it’s very positive that we’re…
Drop in motorcycle, ATV deaths part of record low Iowa traffic fatalities
Jan 19, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa’s preliminary number shows the lowest number of traffic deaths since the state started keeping records 100 years ago. DOT State Highway Safety Program Manager Larry Grant says a drop…